Russell Simmons: The entertainment industry entrepreneur will present and sign his new book, "Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All." Eso Won Books, 4331 Degnan Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 290-1048.

TUESDAY

Gregory Boyle: The Jesuit priest known as "Father Greg," founder of Homeboy Industries, will present and sign the paperback release of his book, "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion." Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

Cheryl Burke: The "Dancing With the Stars" Season 1 champ will present and sign her new book, "Dancing Lessons: How I Found Passion and Potential on the Dance Floor and in Life." Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Susan Jacoby: Zócalo presents a discussion and signing with the author of "Never Say Die: The Myth and Marketing of the New Old Age." Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 250 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

Sharrie Williams: The author of "The Maybelline Story: And the Spirited Family Dynasty Behind It" will present and sign her new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

THURSDAY

T.C. Boyle: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the author on the subject of his new novel, "When the Killing's Done." Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. http://www.kcrw.com.

Robert K. Elder: The editor of "The Film That Changed My Life: 30 Directors on Their Epiphanies in the Dark" will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Jaime Hernandez: The co-creator of the "Love and Rockets" comic book series will discuss his work, including a recent lavish coffee table compendium, "The Art of Jaime Hernandez," with journalist and author Gustavo Arellano. Book signing to follow. Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 6:30 p.m. Free. (714) 738-6333.

Tim Johnson: The author of "Tragedy in Crimson: How the Dalai Lama Conquered the World but Lost the Battle With China" will present and sign his new book. Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Scott Brown: The U.S. senator from Massachusetts will present and sign his new book, "Against All Odds: My Life of Hardship, Fast Breaks and Second Chances." Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. noon. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Jonathan Evison: The author of "West of Here" will read and sign his new novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Liel Leibovitz & Matthew Miller: The authors of "Fortunate Sons: The 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to School and Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization" will present and sign their new book. Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.